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August 25, 2008 · Blount County · 2008
EF1

August 25, 2008

10:25 AM
Blount County, Alabama · Near Oneonta (ZIP 35121)
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Path Length
0.4 mi
Max Width
60 yd
DateAugust 25, 2008
Time10:25 AM
CountyBlount
CityOneonta
Property Loss$10000.00M
Crop Loss$0
SourceNCEI 133406
NWS Birmingham

4.5 SSE Allgood The tornado touched down near the south shore on the eastern end of Inland Lake, directly across the lake from the boat launch. It then moved northwestward across the lake, across the boat launch area, and lifted about a quarter mile northwest of there just off of Boat Landing Road. Numerous trees were snapped off or were uprooted. Two structures sustained light damage and a few power poles were knocked down. The tornado was witnessed by a Blount County Sheriff's Deputy and a Birmingham Water Works employee. These witnesses were aware of a tornado warning and took cover quickly as the tornado formed. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay. Start: 33.8600/-86.4700 End: 33.8600/-86.4800

NWS EF Scale: F1

Event Narrative

The tornado touched down near the south shore on the eastern end of Inland Lake, directly across the lake from the boat launch. It then moved northwestward across the lake, across the boat launch area, and lifted about a quarter mile northwest of there just off of Boat Landing Road. Numerous trees were snapped off or were uprooted. Two structures sustained light damage and a few power poles were knocked down. The tornado was witnessed by a Blount County Sheriff's Deputy and a Birmingham Water Works employee. These witnesses were aware of a tornado warning and took cover quickly as the tornado formed. This tornado was associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Fay.

Episode Narrative

Tropical Storm Fay, and its remnants after landfall, brought high winds, heavy rain, and numerous tornadoes to Central Alabama.

Outbreak Context

Part of 10-tornado outbreak on August 25, 2008

Shared Episode Narrative

Tropical Storm Fay, and its remnants after landfall, brought high winds, heavy rain, and numerous tornadoes to Central Alabama.

Source Data
NCEI Event ID: 133406

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